Add drama to a city extravaganza with food stations, such as a Chinese wok stand and sushi bar complete with chef. You could even order a mobile wood-fired oven – visit fired.net.nz.

Involve guests by setting up themed food tables, where they can customise each dish to their preference. Tasty options include a Mexican taco-making selection, a seafood and salad bar, or an ice-cream sundae buffet.